Dorothy opened her mouth, feeling as though she'd been struck mute, unable to find her words.

Yes.

There was a time when she wished nothing more than for Amanda to perish, to meet an ill fate, to experience the agony of having loved ones still walking the earth while she could not.

But ever since Dorothy let go of her stubbornness, those thoughts had faded away.

It wasn't that she didn't harbor resentment towards Amanda anymore, but rather, she found it pointless. She believed in leaving the rest to the courts of law.

"Letting it all out might make you feel a bit better, so feel free to talk," Dorothy's voice was soft. "But, would you let me stay by your side? I promise, I won't say anything, won't do anything, just be there for you.'

"I need some peace and quiet."

"Then I-"

"Dorothy, are you not getting it?"

His voice rose, the irritation clearly evident.

"I'll be at Bay Residence waiting for you."

What Dorothy really wanted to say was that she and the kids would be waiting for him at home, but she worried it might upset Everett even further.

Having lost her own mother, she knew all too well that pain, so no matter what Everett would say, she wouldn't get angry or blame him.

Everett's end, leaving Dorothy with no choice but to leave the hospital with

the funeral home, Jonathan turned down everyone who called to

taking care of the arrangements with his son. Everett

the news, Jeffrey donned a black suit and rushed to the funeral

"Everett..."

circles under Everett's eyes were a testament

silently against the wall, not

illness. Maybe this is a sort of release for her." After being released from jail, Amanda's health had

every penny they

"Jeffrey." Everett suddenly spoke.

"I'm here, go ahead."

Dorothy out of this

Jeffrey paused, "Hmm?"

a

was lost in Everett's words, not quite understanding. What did he

don't overthink

we

then we can deal with the rest! Quincy gave Dorothy the antidote, right? She'll manage to keep

Everett didn't have the energy to explain further, simply lowering his gaze,

was

the family bereavement,

emotionally drained and

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